A commercial is shot in a day, then the crew leaves. A TV series works differently: it comes back. The same sets serve episode after episode, sometimes for weeks. For an owner, that difference changes the rhythm, the amount, and the logistics. Here is what renting a location for a series involves, and how to keep control.

What sets a series apart from a commercial shoot

A commercial or a film brings a crew together for a few days, around one specific scene. A series relies on recurring sets. The living room that doubles as a character’s office will be filmed again and again, episode after episode. The production is therefore looking for a location it can book repeatedly, often on a schedule that spans several weeks.

That recurrence has a simple upside: a location that works gets called back. Once the set is approved, the crew returns without going through another long scout.

How much a location earns for a series

The ranges are the same as for any shoot, per shoot day:

  • Residences, condos, and lofts: $500 to $2,000
  • Commercial spaces: $1,500 to $5,000
  • Exceptional venues: $8,000 and up
  • Outdoor spaces: $500 to $2,500

What changes with a series is the volume. A location booked over fifteen or twenty shoot days generates a cumulative income far beyond a single day. The production often negotiates a weekly or flat rate in exchange for a longer commitment.

A set that stays in place

On a series, the crew dresses the location to match the set they have in mind. Furniture is moved, sometimes replaced, and lighting is installed to last several days. Some elements may stay in place between shooting blocks, which means part of the space is unavailable.

A settled series also runs a base: production office, hair and makeup, catering, and parking take up part of the site or its surroundings. Plan for that logistics from the first conversation.

What the production needs from your location

  • Stable access over several days
  • Room for the crew and the equipment
  • Enough electrical power
  • Hours that fit your daily life
  • A setting that stays believable on screen

Your terms remain yours

Locloc does not provide or arrange insurance. You can, however, require proof of the production’s liability insurance, and ask for a security deposit. Your own home insurance remains your primary coverage, and most home policies exclude commercial activity: it is worth checking with your insurer before you accept.

Every shoot is governed by a signed contract that sets out each party’s responsibilities. You approve each project and set your own terms: dates, hours, which rooms are accessible, and which objects must not be moved.

Preparing your location for a recurring shoot

A set that comes back calls for a little organization. Keep an easy access route clear, document the state of the space with photos before the first day, and agree in advance on the areas you keep for yourself. If you live on site, state the hours when the crew can work. Clear terms up front prevent adjustments along the way.

How to start

Whether you have a house, a loft, a commercial space, or an exceptional venue, a series can make it its main set. Browse the directory of filming locations across Canada, read how much you can earn, then list your property on the waitlist for free.